I'm sure there's software for that, but is there some download I can get from the Microsoft website that would solve the problem? I don't even know what software I would need.
2006-10-12 20:47:58 · 13 answers · asked by Candidus 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Something called WEST5397 has been showing up on my Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility. Almost every time I check the "site monitor" tab, someone else is using my account.
2006-10-12 20:49:59 · update #1
McAfee's Firewall doesn't include the ability to block someone accessing your wireless internet modem.
2006-10-12 20:50:51 · update #2
in your router setting you can set it up as a secured wireless network by adding a security key that is like a password to access the router. there should be instructions that came with the router do achieve this. If you do this, set it up as a WEP 128bit hexadecimal key. if you want more info, goto your router manufacturer's homepage there should be information there too.
If you have Netgear like I do, go into your router http://192.168.1.1 under setup click on Wireless Settings and use the Security Encryption (WEP) Key section to generate your Key.
I believe Linksys is http://192.168.1.2 but not sure about the settings in there.
2006-10-12 20:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by webwriter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a major problem, and yes, you can prevent it.
I started using a wireless connection a couple of months ago. I asked the salesman before I bought it about the potential problem of other people using my connection. He said their would be no problem whatsoever.
Fortunately I did not believe him and bought PC-cillin. It gives me a pop up warning whenever someone else is using my wireless connection to connect to my computer.
I average about one or two such warnings per hour. It gives me the ability to block these computers when then are identified. It has even warned me on some occasions that they have been trying to access my credit card number, or other personal data.
But I don't entirely rely upon PC-cillin either. I now am in the habit of turning off my computer and disconnecting my wireless cable whenever I am not actually using the computer. Otherwise when I come back to it I find that several computers will be attached -- and some might even be trying to access details from my computer -- as I mentioned before.
Other firewall programs would probably do a similar job for you.
2006-10-12 21:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by hughgo-a-go-go 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you don't say which kind of router you use I can't give specific instructions however....
Access you Routers browser, if you are unsure check the manufacturers website. Change the access password and go to wireless settings the encryption. The help menu on the side should tell you how to set up an encryption key. You enter this key in the router and in your wireless card settings (exactly and don't forget it).
This way anyone who tries to use your signal has to first guess your password (usually not that difficult) and then break the encryption (hard).
Otherwise ask your neighbour to pay his share of the ISP charge.
2006-10-12 20:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by David Computer Guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can type in your Ip address in your address bar as you would like you were going to any other website. Doing this will bring up information about your modem and / or router ... You can make the connection secure meaning you will have to enter a network key (just like a password) to log on to the wireless internet. Usually you only have to do this one time for each computer that uses that network. If you do not know how to find your ip address you can go to "Start" > Run > type in "Command" then type in "Netstat -n" and your ip is on the left.
2006-10-12 20:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your router manufacturer and ask them to walk you through implementing MAC (machine access code) address filtering so only the PCs authorized by you can connect. Network cards have unique MAC addresses, no two are the same. Or you can ask someone who knows how to network to do it for you for a fee. It's better that way rather than get a knock in the middle of the night by govt agents for something an illegal user has done.
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2006-10-12 23:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by Reston 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No software required, they can't use your connection without sneaking into your room and using your computer! If in doubt, just turn it off :)
If you've got a wireless router and you don't want them connecting to your network, just turn on the security- anyone who wants to use your network will need the correct security key (and if you don't tell them, they're outta luck)
This is done in your router setup, not through any special software on your PC. Most likely you can get into your wireless router configuration via http://192.168.1.1 - check the manual for the default password (it varies between manufacturers)
2006-10-12 20:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by C-Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I didn't know that you could do that!?
However, I think the best people who can help you out with this problem are your Telephony and Internet Service Provider. Thay need to secure your bandwidth and stop it from being "share-able".
I doubt if any third party software can do this for you,
Damn, gotta see what's up with my router and check if someone else is "hitch-hiking" with me!?
Cheers.
2006-10-12 21:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean wireless internet?
If yes then, contact your service provider, they will authenticate the network with a key which will allow only speific users to use it.
2006-10-12 20:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by TulipGirl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just use a password for your router or wireless.
2006-10-12 20:50:23 · answer #9 · answered by Oscar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about activating hte security on your network?
2006-10-12 20:49:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋